Awning



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E. POULSEN AWNING Filed May 16, 1924 3 Sheets-Shoot s B- 2 INVENTOR KEQNmQm Mai A TTOR NE YS Patented Dec. 15, 1925.

PATENT ()FFICE.

EILER POULSEN, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

AWNING.

Application filed May 16, 1924. Serial No. 713,814.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EILER PoULsEN, a citizen of the Kingdom of Denmark, and a resident of Chicago, county of Cook, State of Illinois, have invented a new and useful Improvement in Awnings, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description.

My invention relates to improvements in awnings, and it consists in the combinations, constructions, and arrangements herein described and claimed.

An object of my invention is to provide an awning of the type described in which the canvas of the awning may be drawn from one side of the window to the other or away from the window at both sides at the will oi? the operator, thus permitting eflicient ventilation and obstructing the suns rays during the various hours of the day. This is especially useful on the south side of dwellings and the like, since the sun first appears in the east and slowly moves to the west. The ordinary type of awning which is adjustable vertically cannot be employed to shut ofl the sun, and yet to permit sufiicient air to pass therethrough for ventilation.

A further object of my invention is to provide a device of the type described in which the use of tie ropes and the necessity of fastening the tie ropes to a cleat are entirely precluded. My improved awning is operated by a number of endless cords and a portion of each cord is stretched across the lower part of the windowso that the cords may be moved longitudinally and thus adjust the awning. p

A further object of my invention is to provide a device of the type described which may be operated from a point close to the sill of the window, thereby protecting the person closing or opening the awning as in the case of a storm. The present type oi awning is operated from a point usually at the side of the window and on the outer wall of the house or dwelling.

A further object of my invention is to provide a device of the type described in which the top part of the awning may be opened and closed independently of the major portion of the awning forming the side walls.

Other objects and advantages will appear in the following specification, and the novel features of theinvention will be particularly pointed out in the appended clalms.

My invention is illustrated in the accomganying drawings "forming part of this application, in which Figure l. is a front elevation of an en1bodiment of my invention, to

Figure 2 is a side elevation of the mechanism illustrated in Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a view along the line 3-3 of Figure 2,

Figure 4. is a sectional view along the line on -'li of Figure 2,

Figure 5 is an enlarged sectional view along the line 5-5 of Figure 2,

Figure 6 is a view along the line 6-6 oi Figure 4, "in Figure 7 is a sectional view through a modified form of my invention,

Figure 8 is an enlarged sectional view along the line 8-8 or" Figure 7,

Figure 9 is a fragmentary view of a modi- 7 lied form of my invention, and

Figure 10 is a sectional view through still another modified form of my invention.

In carrying out my invention I make use of the ordinary type of window frame 1 having side ntiembers 2 and a sill 3'. My improved awning is mounted directly upon the frame l by the provision of a pair oi semi-circular rods 2 and 3 respectively. The rod 3 is bent upon a smaller radius than the rod 2 and is used at the top of the awning so as to provide the necessary inclination of the side walls of the awning. it canvas awning sheet a is secured to the rods 2 and 3 by the provision of eyelets 5 having three separate eye portions, the largest of the eye portions being disposed about the rods 2 and 3 respectively, (see Figure 5). Thus the canvas is :toldably supported upon the rods and may be moved from side to side along the rods so as to form a sun shade and wind shield on either side of the window, at both sides, or away from both sides, thereby permitting air to pass direct ly past the window.

Means for drawing the awning along the rod 2- is provided in an endless cord B which is secured to the loweredge of the awning 4 at the side marked X and is then passed through one of the smaller of the eyes 7 of the eyelet 5. The cord 13 is passed over pulleys 8'. Movement of the cord B longitudinally will occasion movement of the lower edge of the awning 4 at the side marked X. i

An endless cord C, similar to the cord B, is passed over rollers 8' through the remaining eye portions 8 of the eyelets 5 and secured to the lower edge of the awning 4 at the side marked Y. Movement of the cord C will occasion movement of the awning 4 at the lower side Y.

In like manner endless cords A and D are secured to the sides of the awning at at X and Y respectively at the top of the awning. The cords A and D are passed through the eyes 7 and 8 of the eyelet 5 respectively in precisely the same manner as the cords B and C, and movement of the cord A longitudinally will occasion movement of the upper side of the awning at X, while movement of the cord D will occasion movement of the awning a at the upper side marked Y.

A semi-circular wire frame 9 is pivotally mounted at 10 to the frame 1 above the rod 3. A crank arm 11 is formed integral with the frame 9 and a connecting rod of stiff wire similar to the frame 9 and shown at 12, is connected at its upper end with the crank arm 11. The lower end of the connecting rod 12 is passed through a tubu lar member 13 having a thumb screw 14 projected through the side wall thereof so that tightening of the thumb screw may secure the rod 12 against movement relative to the member 18. This member 18 is secured to one of the sides 2 of the window 1, where it is readily accessible, so that the entire frame 9 may be moved on its pivotal supports 10 at will.

This frame 9 is for the purpose of supporting a top to the awning. The canvas forming the top is semi-circular as shown at 15, and is secur d to eyelets 5 identical in structure to the eyelet shown in Figure 5. which are disposed upon the frame 9. The mid portion 16 of the top of the canvas is secured to an eyelet 17 which is mounted upon the upper part of the frame 1. Thus the canvas 15 may be moved from one side of the window to the opposite side along the frame 9, (see Figure Endless cords E and F which pass over pulleys 8' are secured to the sides X and Y of the canvas 15 respectively, and through eye portions 7 and 8 respectively of the eyelet 5, so that movement longitudinally of the cord E may cause the side of the top canvas X to move upon the frame 9. Movement of the cord F will occasion the side marked Y to move along the frame 9. I have provided particularly novel means for having the cords A to F inclusive follow the rods 2 and 3 and the frame 9 respectively when the canvases upon these members are distributed over a small part of the members, This mechanism consists in cords 18 secured by means of staples 19 at one of their ends to the sides 2 respectively of the frame 1 and at their opposite ends to the canvasses of the awning. Metal rings 20 are tied to the cords at 21 at regular intervals throughout the length. of the cords.

The cords B and C associated with the rod 2 are passed through the rings 20 of the cords 18 associated with the rod 2. The cords A and D are passed through the rings 20 of the cords 18 associated with the rod 3, and the cords E and F are passed through the rings 20 of the 001 ds 18 associated with the frame 9. There are two cords 18 for each of the rods 2 and 3 and two for the frame 9.

From the foregoing description of the various parts of the device, the operation thereof may be readily understood. Let us assume that the sun is shining upon the side of the awning marked X. This side of the awning will therefore be drawn closed by actuation of the cords A and B. The side of the awning marked Y, however, may be open, and to this end, the cords C and D are moved in the same direction, causing the canvas 4- to move away from the side of the window frame, and thus open the side of the awning at Y, permitting fresh air to enter the window, yet leaving sufficientcanvas at the side X to shut out the suns rays.

If it is desired to permit ventilation at the top of the awning the rod 12 is elevated by first unfastening the thumb screw 14. hen the adjustment of the top of the awning is completed, the set screw is again tightened, thus locking the canvas in its adjusted position.

Let us assume that both sides of the canvas t are to be closed. This end is accomplished by the movement of the cords C and D of the awning.

The cords A to E inclusive will always follow the rods 2 and 3 of the frame 9 with which they are associated because of the fact that these cords pass through the rings 20 and as the rings 20 are disposed about the rods and the frame respectively, and distributed at equal distances from one another by virtue of the cords 18, it will always be possible to actuate the control cords A to F inclusive.

In order to open or close the top canvas 15 of the awning so as to conform with the setting of the canvas 4, the cords E and F are drawn independently or simultaneously. In Figure 3 the cord E has been drawn so as to open the side of the canvas marked X.

In Figure 7 I have shown a modified form of my invention in which I eliminate the provision of the rings 20, the cords 18, and the eyelets 5. In this embodiment I use a simple eyelet having but one eye, by means of which the canvas 4:, (see Figure 7 is secured to the rods 2 and 3.

A pair of horizontally extending rods is disposed across the frame 1 in registration with the rods 2 and 3 respectively. Bearing blocks 32 are carried by the rods 30 at a point immediately beneath the pivotal connection 17 of the canvas 15. A vertical rod 33 is mounted in the bearing block 32. The rod 33 has a pair of telescopic arms 34; and 35 at the bottom and top ends thereof, which arms have eye portions at their outermost ends concentric with the rods 2 and 3 respectively. The arms 34: and 35 are secured to one of the edges of the canvas l. A tubular sleeve 36 is mounted concentric with the rod 33 and is provided with a pair of telescopic arms 37 and 38 similar to the arms 34: and 35, having eye portions concen trio with the rods 2 and 3 respectively, which are secured to the remaining edge of the canvas t.

The rod 33 is provided with a radially extending handle 39 and the tubular member 36 has a radially extending handle a0.

Movement of the rod 33 or of the tubular member 36 independently or simultaneously will bring about movement of the canvas 4: upon the rods 2 and 3 in any manner desired, so that the canvas may be opened at either its sides, at both sides, or entirely closed.

In Figure 9 I have shown another modified form of my invention in which I employ a split tubular member 41 in place of the rods 2 and-3. A pair of slide members 42 is carried within the split tubular member, and are arranged to be secured at the opposite sides of the canvas at that end associated with the member ll.

Cords A and B are disposed within "the tubular member il and secured to the members 42 respectively so that movement of the cord A" may cause movement of one of the members 42 while movement of the cord B will occasion movement of the remaining member 42.

Single eyelets concentric with the member 4:1, are employed for movably securing the canvas of the awning to the member ll. The member -11 is intended to replace the rods 2 and 3 and the frame 9 respectively.

In Figure I have shown still another modified form of my invention in which I join the adjacent edges of the canvas 4: and the canvas as shown at 50. This structure eliminates the necessity of having the frame 9, and is intended for simple installations. The cords E and F are also eliminated.

I claim:

1. An awning of the type described comprising a flexible awning sheet, means for supporting said awning in a substantially upright position, manually operated means for moving said awning laterally on its support and for collapsing parts of said awning at will, and a top awning member for cooperating with said upright awning.

2. An awning of the type described comprising a flexible awning sheet, means for supporting said awning in a substantially upright position, manually operated means for moving said awning laterally on its support and for collapsing parts of said awning at will, and a collapsible top awning member for cooperating with said upright awning.

3; An awning of the type described com' prising a flexible awning sheet, means for supporting said awning in a substantially upright position, manually operated means for moving said awning laterally on its support and for collapsing parts of said awning at will, a collapsible top awning member pivotally mounted at the upper end of said upright awning for cooperating with said upright awning, and means for moving said top member upon its pivotal support at will.

EILER POULSEN. 

